9.3.4.5. Barbara Gene Adams (1932-1993)

Barbara Gene Adams (1932 ~ 1993)

9.3.4.5. Fifth child of Frank M. Adams and Annie B. Thackeray, Barbara Gene Adams, was born July 19, 1932, in Roseneath, Alnwick Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

She married William Alexander Grieve, son of John Grieve and Margaret Steel Elder, March 6, 1954, in Roseneath, Ontario and had two children:

(9.3.4.5.1) Mark Douglas (1960 ~ )
(9.3.4.5.2) Jennifer Ann (1963 ~ )

Barbara G. Adams Grieve died February 9, 1993, aged 60 years and William A. Grieve died February 17, 2014, aged 84 years in Belleville, Ontario and are interred at Cobourg Union Cemetery.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Adams-Grieve

A lovely spring wedding was solemnized at Roseneath United Church, Saturday afternoon, March 6, 1954, when Barbara Gene Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams, Roseneath, became the bride of Mr. William Grieve, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Grieve, Cobourg. Rev. J. R. Wheeler, pastor of the Church officiating. Traditional wedding music was played by Miss Shirley Bennett, Havelock and also played accompaniment for the soloist, Victor Hewson, Cobourg, who sang, “I Love You Truly,” preceding the ceremony and “O, Perfect Love,” during the signing of the register.

Baskets of yellow daffodils and ferns decorated the church. The bride given in marriage by her father, was radiant in her wedding gown of white nylon net and lace over satin, deep rows of scalloped nylon lace featured the skirt, a fitted bodice with long sleeves tapering to points at the wrist and a demure collared neckline. Her veil of nylon net was held in place with a coronet of pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of deep red roses and baby’s breath.

The matron of honour was Mrs. Clifford Page, sister of the bride with Miss Lavigne Parker and Miss Lorna Brisbin as bridesmaids. Their gowns were styled identically of nylon net over taffeta with matching mittens and headdresses. Miss Parker’s dress was maize nylon net and taffeta, Miss Bribin’s gown was identical in pink and the matron-of-honour Mrs. Page wore ice-blue nylon net. They all carried nosegays of roses and carnations. The groom’s attendant was his brother, Mr. Walter Grieve, Cobourg.

The ushers were Neil Adams, Oshawa and Clifford Page, Cobourg, brother and brother-in-law of the bride. A reception for over seventy guests which followed the ceremony, was held at Maple Lodge where the bride’s mother received the guests wearing a navy Ticatina crepe dress with navy accessories. She was assisted by the groom’s mother wearing grey taffeta with black accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of Johanna Hill Roses. Before leaving for their honeymoon the bride presented her bouquet to her grandmother, Mrs. T. Adams. For their wedding trip to the U.S.A. the bride donned a wine gabardine suit with navy accessories with a corsage of white carnations.

They will reside in Cobourg.

Previous to her marriage, Miss Adams was entertained at many showers. The staff of the Bell Telephone, Cobourg, where the bride was an employee presented her with a crystal and china shower. Mrs. Clifford Page, Cobourg, entertained a number of her Cobourg girl friends at a miscellaneous shower. Misses Lavigne Parker and Doris Robins, Roseneath, arranged a kitchen shower, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, Cobourg, entertained at a miscellaneous shower.

Included among the guests at the Grieve-Adams wedding at Roseneath on Saturday were, Mr. and Mrs. George Russell, Neil Adams, Oshawa; Miss Jean Goode, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. John Grieve, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hoselton, Victor Hewson, Mr. and Mrs. Pat McGlynn, Mrs. Ada Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoselton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoselton, Howley Hoselton, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Page, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grieve, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Page, Clarence Page, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Halligan, Misses Lorna Brisbin, Barbara Hay, Joy Parker, June Buttars, Margaret Kernaghan, Dorothea Bowman, Barbara Halligan, Mr. and Mrs. Cephas Brisbin, Cobourg; Gerald Adams, Willowdale; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Adams, Brighton; Mr. and Mrs. Eric Darling, Whitby; Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams, Peterborough; Miss Shirley Bennett, Havelock; Mr. and Mrs. W. Thompson, Ron Willis, Cobourg; Mrs. Fred Bennett, Havelock; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dorland, Hilton; Mr. and Mrs. Melville George, Cobourg; Miss Gene Waldie, Miss Ruby Adams, Mrs. Thomas Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Adams, Fenella; Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Wheeler, Misses Lavigne Parker, Doris Robins, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thackeray, Roseneath. Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Mar. 11, 1954.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Barbara G. Adams Grieve

At the Belleville General Hospital on Tuesday, February 9, 1993. Barbara Gene Adams of Sidney St., Belleville inher 62nd year. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams. Beloved wife of William (Bill) Grieve. Dear mother of Jennifer Petronis and husband Edward of Toronto, Mark Grieve and wife Catherine of Belleville. Sister of Mrs. Noreen Darling of Bowmanville, Mrs. Clifford Page (Myrna), Everett Adams and wife Joy, Gerald Adams and wife Lois all of Cobourg, Neil Adams and wife Shirley of Belleville, Donald Adams and wife Jean of Peterborough, Dean Adams and wife Pat of Baltimore. Survived by grandchildren Amanda and Andrew. Resting at the John R. Bush Funeral Home, 80 Highland Ave., Belleville. At the request of the family there will be no visitation. A Service of Remembrance will be held in St. Columba Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 13, 1993 at 2 p.m., Rev. James Kutchison officiating. Cremation with interment of ashes in Cobourg Union Cemetery. Donations to charity of your choice would be appreciated. Cobourg Daily Star, Feb. 10, 1993.

William A. Grieve

August 16, 1929 ~ February 17, 2014

Entered into rest at the Hastings Manor Nursing Home on Monday, February 17, 2014 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Grieve. Loving father of Mark Grieve (Julie) of Belleville and Jennifer Petronis (Edward) of Etobicoke. Loved by his grandchildren Jennifer (Dave), Chantelle, Amanda, Andrew and Eric. At Bill’s request cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Burke Funeral Home (613 968-6968) 150 Church St., Belleville. The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff of Hastings Manor for their kindness and care given to their Dad, a special thank you to Sara from Dad (my girl). www.burkefuneral.ca. Belleville Intelligencer, Feb. 18, 2014.